For those of you that regularly read my posts (both of you) I am again approaching this post with the spiritual perspective.

I am truly looking forward to the Pope’s visit. Not with the normal Catholic view of his role in the Catholic Church but with the hopes he becomes the World’s Pope. I’m hoping that he can say “It” so that many more people “get It”. The IT I’m referring to is the Golden Rule. ..basically how humans treat each other.

His messages focus on poverty, the environment, religious freedom and the refugees of the world. The solutions to all these problems come only from the citizens of the Earth joining forces to cause change..

I believe there are spirits that have “been around the block” a few times. They know what the ultimate goal is, and they come back stronger each time to make the planet better and closer to our goal. They get “It” and try to spread the word. There are many of these veterans trying to change the world. The majority of these people are all around us and making  small but worthwhile changes. One such person is Mary Jo Copeland who has dedicated her life to helping the poor citizens of the Twin Cities since 1985. Our own Mother Theresa.

The Pope on the other hand has a voice that will be heard by the entire world at one time. He will speak before both the US Congress and the UN in the next few days. It takes the right veteran spirit, in the right position and the right time & place to explain “It”.

As I’ve told my kids, “I can explain it to you, but I can’t understand it for you.” It takes the right person saying it in a certain way that makes the lightbulb go on. I believe that Pope Frances is that person. It will be a joy to watch him in action.